Banged in short on middle, swivels and biffs it with gusto over deep square for a six and West Indies have sealed the deal! That's the typical West Indies flair and style that they are known for. It's a befitting reply and roaring comeback in the series.
Nepal vs West Indies, 3rd T20I at Sharjah, NEP vs WI, Sep 30 2025 - Match Result
Rohit Paudel, Nepal Captain: Overall I think the way we have played this tournament, very proud of the tournament, the way we played first two games, very happy with the way we turned up, very happy to win bilateral series, happy with the group. The way we started our batting, I thought partnership was missing, one partnership was missing, we gave wickets at regular intervals and rotation of strike wasn't there. And when it came to bowling we didn't execute our plans well but credit goes to West Indies, they were taking risks and getting their rewards as well so all the credit must go to them as well. The way we fielded in the tournament and the way we absorbed the pressure even when things were not going our way and still we executed our plans really well (which is pleasing). This series will give us a lot of confidence to the boys, this series was buildup for the qualifier, and we would love to take this momentum onto the World Cup qualifiers. We would like to thank each and everyone (fans), very grateful to you for supporting us
Akeal Hosein, West Indies Captain: I think it was an excellent effort and it was quite clinical as well. I think when we looked at the pitch today, totally different pitch today, these guys were pleased to see the grass, these guys went out today and executed. A new opening combination, even though it was a small score, we had to set the platform… and that's exactly what these guys did today. We have been disappointed for a while now, hopefully we can give (fans) a positive message, hopefully we can make that turn leading into the World Cup. I must commend Nepal, I know the series means a lot to them, set a positive light in the right direction, they batted well, bowled well, fielded well. First two games, definitely their home conditions, surface that they were accustomed to. Kudos to them, they used the home advantage really well
West Indies chased down 123-0 in just 12.2 overs without breaking a sweat, registering a complete performance and decimating Nepal with aplomb. Having skittled Nepal out for 122, thanks to a spectacular bowling effort led by Ramon Simmonds (4-15) and handy contributions from Jediah Blades, Jason Holder, and Akeal Hosein. In reply, Amir Jangoo and Ackeem Auguste came out firing on all cylinders, thumped half-centuries, and coasted home with all wickets intact. Nevertheless, Nepal have etched their name in the history books and come of age by pulling off a stunning 2-1 victory over a full-member Test side. Nepal might have wanted a closer contest, but this is international cricket--things can change swiftly. They may have felt a little less belief and still been euphoric over their tremendous feat, but turning up every day with the same intensity is not easy at this level. Tonight, West Indies played with their typical style and swagger, in their uninhibited manner and will be relieved with the win
Over the wicket, hits a fuller length and outside off, jabbed uppishly to sweeper cover
Sanjeev: "Just wondering why Nepal has to change the playing XI?The focus should have been on white washing the series."
Yorker length on leg, tickles it fine and finds the fielder at fine leg up in the ring
Tossed up on middle, low full-toss and charges to jab it towards sweeper cover, comes back for the second
Springs down the track to create his own length, smokes it over long-on and sends it sailing to the bottom tier! Only 9 required off 50 deliveries. Nepal have no answers to this onslaught
Around the wicket, good length and turns back sharply towards middle, tries to cut and it bounces over the stumps, keeper can't get his hand to it, was very close to the trouser
Looped up and keeps it on middle and leg and steps back to work it square of midwicket
Tossed up full and outside leg-stump, tries to go for a sweep, caroms over to deep fine
Over the wicket, length ball and slanting into the pads, loose delivery on the pads, smokes it over deep backward square for a maximum
Floated on back of a length on middle, squared up and gets flummoxed by the sharp turn, somehow negotiates it and blocks it down the pitch
Half-tracker and spread wide of off, slapped to deep point
Lobbed up and outside off, down on one knee and pummels a sweep over deep square. Brings up half-century in no time
back of a length googly outside off, shuffles across and clubs a full-blooded pull over deep square for a six! West Indies are cruising and hurtling towards the target
Lobbed on a length and outside off, steps to the leg side and punches it to cover-point
Over the wicket, tossed up quicker and fuller on off, worked off the toes to midwicket
Good length and a little outside off, makes room and thwacks a square cut
Length ball and angled in at middle, worked to deep midwicket's left
Pushed quicker on middle, spoons it towards mid-off
lobbed up on middle, squared up and worked to midwicket
Looped up full and outside off, gets on the front foot and attacks it, beats the diving fielder at cover and the ball crashed onto the advertising hoardings
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Toss | West Indies, elected to field first |
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Season | 2025 |
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Series result | Nepal won the 3-match series 2-1 |
Match number | T20I no. 3490 |
Match days | 30 September 2025 - night (20-over match) |
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Over 13 • WI 123/0
West Indies won by 10 wickets (with 46 balls remaining)